Chapter XXII: Men of Seattle: John Collins

Title

Chapter XXII: Men of Seattle: John Collins

Subject

Democratic Party (U.S.)

Description

The author, with strong Republican sympathies, goes out of his way to praise this Democrat’s sagacity and public spirit. A lumberman and mill supervisor, he served as Kitsap County Commissioner, Seattle city council member, and mayor of Seattle.

John Collins was an “active” Democrat and an “effective worker in behalf of his party.”
People described: John Collins (1835-1903), Mary Ann (McElroy) Collins (?-1871).

Abstract

This biographical essay describes Collins’ public life and character, from birth in Ireland to New York and Maine, then Port Gamble and Seattle. Though an active Democrat, his wartime career and convictions are not described here.

Creator

Grant, Frederic James (1862-1894), ed.

Source

History of Seattle, Washington: with illustrations and biographical
sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers.